Possible Grading Rubric
Law and Paralegal Classes

  Focus/
Organization
Support Conventions

Exemplary
90 - 100
A
Clearly describes the central question, develops a thoughtful solution, and suggests possible consequences associated with the solution. Uses specific evidence, cases or codes, or legal principles to support suggested solution and uses this evidence to generate consequences associated with the solution. Solid work that demonstrates careful attention to details. Few errors.

Accomplished
80-90
B
Clearly describes a central question, develops a thoughtful solution. Uses specific evidence, cases, codes, or legal principles to support suggested solution. Solid work that demonstrates attention to details. several errors.

Developing
70-80
C
Describes a central question and develops a solution. Uses limited evidence, cases, codes, or legal principles to support suggested solution. Does not demonstrate attention to details. Many errors.

Beginning
60-70
D
Does not describe a  central question, or develop a solution. Does not include any evidence, cases, codes, or legal principles to support ideas. Does not demonstrate attention to details. Many errors. Very brief.

adapted and modified from Keith Nuthall, Poway Unified School District
http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/projects/dolly/rubric.htm